Kelly Malcom
Lead Research Communicator

Malcom is a lead research communicator for Michigan Medicine and research communications strategist for the U-M Medical School, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and health and science writing. She covers the basic science departments, pulmonary and critical care medicine, infectious disease, pathology and anesthesiology. Contact: [email protected]
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COVID-19: Where do we go from here?
The CDC’s recent reframing for measuring COVID-19 risk levels has led to changed guidance for mask wearing. The move has left many wondering how to navigate a world where the COVID pandemic is not quite over but is trending toward becoming endemic.
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This is your gut on sushi
New study provides insights into how the microbiome processes seaweed.
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An easier way to grow model organs
Researchers successful generate organoids in suspension, offering a new opportunity for researchers.
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18 COVID myths dispelled by experts
Misinformation about COVID has spread in tandem with the virus and its variants. Michigan Medicine experts debunk myths about COVID vaccines, testing, illness, treatments and more.
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High-risk antibiotic use common in nursing homes after hospitalization
Prescribing of drugs associated with C. diff infection and antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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Connecting obesity, diabetes and the immune system using bioinformatics
Clues suggest anti-inflammatory macrophages are different in people with diabetes.
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Is Omicron really mild?
With the ballooning cases of COVID worldwide, an expert looks at what is known about the Omicron variant.
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Discovery of a “hidden gem” enables gene editing with a small but mighty CRISPR-Cas3 system
Enhanced research tool is a potential boon for research in genetic diseases and developmental biology.
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Size matters in microbiome studies
The size of a microbiome sample from rectal swabs varies from patient to patient and can predict infection risk.
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Bacterial genome is regulated by an ancient molecule
The discovery reveals how bacteria silence potentially deadly genes.
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U-M among four Michigan universities to receive $18.5 million in federal funding to expand sequencing for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases
Four Michigan universities will receive $18.5 million in federal funds over the next two years to collect and analyze genomic data to address emerging infectious disease threats and enhance the state’s ability to respond to those threats, announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today.
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Form, function and a deadly fungus
A newly developed tool is studying the genetics underlying the emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris.
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How to safely celebrate the holidays during COVID-19
Celebrating another holiday season during COVID means that safety guidelines continue to be crucial. Four expert-approved tips for reducing the risk of infection and illness.
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Michigan Medicine increased research output during pandemic year
In early 2020, as Michigan Medicine faculty, learners and staff turned their attention to halting the spread of COVID-19 and providing much-needed care for patients, they also ramped up research efforts to include studies dedicated to understanding the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV2 and the effects of COVID-19.
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Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
CRISPR technology is helping researchers study fat cells, and the method could revolutionize the process and cost of developing mouse models for lab research.
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